Who said these 1970 L78 Chevelle`s were rare?

[Postsedan]

I was lucky to see 2 of these rare Chevelles within 4 days apart, virtually the exact same cars, minus the vinyl top.

Pics....

Forest Green with Green Vinyl Top and Saddle Interior, 4 speed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/P1010054-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/P1010064-1.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/P1010056-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/P1010055-1.jpg

Dan

[Postsedan]

Steve Orr`s Stunning 1970 L78, Forest Green with Saddle Interior, 4 Speed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/P1010048.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/P1010041.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/P1010042.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/P1010043.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/P1010044.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/P1010045.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/P1010046.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2012/P1010047.jpg

Dan

[SS427]

Beautiful cars with a 'love it or hate it' color combination. I kind of like them as you don't see them everyday in that combination.

[mockingbird812]

Love it! Rick &quot;Mr70&quot; has a beauty in red! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[XXXGoldL34M20]

I like them both.
The tan interior with forest green is a nice color combo. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[smoke' em II]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Steve Orr`s Stunning 1970 L78, Forest Green with Saddle Interior, 4 Speed.



Dan </div></div>

Steve's L78 should have the nicest plated parts on it!

http://www.oldschoolplating.com/

[Micheal]

Dan where were the fist pictures taken?Steve's car is stunning I think it won softseal ATTN.to detail award at CB this bast weekend.


Micheal

[napa68]

wow....................................Nubomb..... ............did you?...............................

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Micheal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan where were the fist pictures taken?Steve's car is stunning I think it won softseal ATTN.to detail award at CB this bast weekend.


Micheal </div></div>

Michael,

Pics were taken at Mundelein, IL. car show.

http://www.parkonpark.org/

Dan

[1972convss454]

Two super nice rides. Saw Mr. Orrs in person at CB. You gotta love the 70 L78's.

Micheal, Tupelo,MS has one of the even rarer 395 Automatics.

This car is ultimate &quot;Sleeper&quot;. Gold, no stripes, no cowl induction. Bench, shift on the colum.
He's going to break it out one of these days. Can't wait to see the finished product.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj139/josephfarrow/L781.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj139/josephfarrow/L782.jpg

[BLACKLS5]

Just curious. Where did you get a break down of 4-speeds vs. automatics?

[442w30]

I think he meant to say &quot;396&quot; and not 395, so it wasn't a suggestion that 395 L78s were automatics.

[1972convss454]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BLACKLS5</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Just curious. Where did you get a break down of 4-speeds vs. automatics? </div></div>

Daniel Carrs 1968-1972 Chevrolet A Body Production Totals.

Chevelle Coupe
1582 Manual
<span style="font-weight: bold">395</span> Automatic

This may be incorrect. Just working off of his numbers.

[Mr70]

That's just a guesstimate by Dan Carr,and not actual.
Extrapolation does not work when talking about actual optioned vehicles produced.There are just too many variables to consider.
They made 2144 1970 L-78 coupe &amp; cvt. Chevelles &amp; Elcaminos,and that does NOT include the 18 w/Al.head L-89 option.
Although the ratio for Auto. vs. M/T is low,no one knows for certain.

[mockingbird812]

Rick,

Are there any known L89 70's?

[Mr70]

Yes.

[mockingbird812]

Rick,

Can u provide some of the options, back story, types of docs, etc on this/these cars? If I recall, wasn't there an A. Gold one at MCACN a couple of yrs ago?

[SS427]

The Gold was at last years LS6 display and is owned by Brian D. It is real and has real paperwork. The owner of the original selling dealer was located a few years ago along with original paperwork. Awesome car.

[olredalert]

----And the back story was even more unbelieveable. The kid who ordered the car thought he was ordering aluminum valve covers. When the car came in he was really irritated that it was ordered wrong. I think the story board said that it was almost to the point of refusing the car. Am I right remembering that the dealer went out and got some aluminum valve-covers for him??? Even if wrong it made for a great story!!!.........Bill S

[mockingbird812]

That is pretty wild. Altho, I might be upset too, paying the L89 option price for &quot;aluminum valve covers&quot;!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif

[russgt]

In the row of green chevelles, did one happen to be an LS6?

[Micheal]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: russgt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In the row of green chevelles, did one happen to be an LS6? </div></div>

Yes

[Micheal]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1972convss454</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Two super nice rides. Saw Mr. Orrs in person at CB. You gotta love the 70 L78's.

Micheal, Tupelo,MS has one of the even rarer 395 Automatics.

This car is ultimate &quot;Sleeper&quot;. Gold, no stripes, no cowl induction. Bench, shift on the colum.
He's going to break it out one of these days. Can't wait to see the finished product.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj139/josephfarrow/L781.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj139/josephfarrow/L782.jpg </div></div>


Slowly working on the sheetmetal now and gathering up parts.

[russgt]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Micheal</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: russgt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In the row of green chevelles, did one happen to be an LS6? </div></div>

Yes </div></div>

Auto on the floor with a green interior?

[1972convss454]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: russgt</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Micheal</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: russgt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In the row of green chevelles, did one happen to be an LS6? </div></div>

Yes </div></div>

Auto on the floor with a green interior? </div></div>

Green interior yes, Auto no. M22 with console.

[1970L78chevelle]

POSTSEDAN, That's ironic that you got those PHOTO'S of the two L-78s, the one without the vinyl is mine and the guy a purchased it from out of Downingtown Pa owned both of them. I bought the one without the vinyl top freshly restored and the sister L-78 to mine was Eric's wife's car. I have a photo to post. Steve

[1970L78chevelle]

POSTSEDAN, That's ironic that you got those PHOTO'S of the two L-78s, the one without the vinyl is mine and the guy a purchased it from out of Downingtown Pa owned both of them. I bought the one without the vinyl top freshly restored and the sister L-78 to mine was Eric's wife's car. I have a photo to post. Steve http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2012/06/full-13004-77-dsc03729.jpg

[Mr70]

Beautiful rare cars Steve..Welcome.

[mockingbird812]

Pretty pair to be sure!

[1972convss454]

WOW Small &quot;Chevelle&quot; World.

[lowmile]

Here is a numbers matching 396/375hp 4sp white with red int. I added the red wheel for looks and a previous owner added the black stripes.
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2012/06/full-602-80-70_ss_375_hp.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2012/06/full-602-81-70_engine.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2012/06/full-602-82-70_red_int.jpg

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Was that rocker trim added ?

Nice chevelle <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[lowmile]

Nope. I had that discussion more than once.lol It left GM that way. Had plenty of paperwork and a know history, I guess it just slipped through.

[SS427]

Now that is nice and I am not a real big fan of white but it is killer with the red interior.

I have argued the Malibu trim for years as well and have some VERY early shots of a couple of LS6 Chevelles with this same trim. The owners swear it came from the factory that way and I believe it did as well. GM made mistakes all the time so I think it would be very possible.

[XXXGoldL34M20]

It is to bad that GM did not put the rocker trim as standard trim on the Super Sport cars as it would have added a nice flare of chrome along the bottom and it blends in pretty well with the wheel well trim.
I guess GM would goof up once in awhile putting it on a super sport car once in a blue moon <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[69VN]

Great pics guys! I have a friend I bought a 1969 SS350 Camaro from a few years back. A guy by the the name of Eric Mann who has restored numerous Chevelles in his spare time. This guy knows his stuff! Check out these videos from youtube and see for yourself. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTHgn7TwPlg&amp;feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GonGujrD7V0&amp;feature=relmfu

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[dl7265]

There was a 1970 L78, Forest Green with Saddle Interior, 4 Speed in Hemmings for 140K a few weeks ago. Looks like the AD is gone. Wonder if it sold ? Or was one of these two cars ?


DL

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dl7265</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There was a 1970 L78, Forest Green with Saddle Interior, 4 Speed in Hemmings for 140K a few weeks ago. Looks like the AD is gone. Wonder if it sold ? Or was one of these two cars ?


DL </div></div>

Yep, that was Steve Orr's L78 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[edcar70]

Here's mine I just got done with. L-78, m20, 4;10, buckets, console, cowl hood. green mist, green interior and green top. ed http://http://f1847.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=2_5_1515_2_3639_AO7VimIAAVRNUTFQzgXm2 0SNQFE&amp;fid=%2540S%2540Search&amp;pid=6&amp;clean=0&amp;appid=Y ahooMailClassic

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

This must be Steve Orr's 70 L78 http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/03/full-13277-3632-img_20130317_01273_2.jpg
add.

Ryan

[Postsedan]

This must be Steve Orr's 70 L78

Correct!

Dan

[dl7265]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: edcar70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's mine I just got done with. L-78, m20, 4;10, buckets, console, cowl hood. green mist, green interior and green top. ed http://http://f1847.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=2_5_1515_2_3639_AO7VimIAAVRNUTFQzgXm2 0SNQFE&amp;fid=%2540S%2540Search&amp;pid=6&amp;clean=0&amp;appid=Y ahooMailClassic </div></div>ED , seems to be a problem with your attachment, at least I can't view it.

DL

[edcar70]

http://DSCN1335.JPG try this

[edcar70]

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/03/full-6269-3673-dscn0233.jpg
finally got a picture to work!

[W117Monte]

3 beautiful chevrolets!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

How do you chose which car to terrorize?

Ryan

[Postsedan]

Enee, Menee....Minee....Mo!

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Why didn't I think of that......

Ryan <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[edcar70]

It's tough but someone has to do it. ed

[talwell]

Wow - I came upon this thread in a random search. I currently own this car.

[Zman1969]

A friend and me found this in OK waiting to be restore no orig engine or trans but has a KK 4.10 rear end still. pretty rusty for a TX car